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Frank Emi(1916-2010)

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Frank Emi was born on 23 September 1916 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for A Divided Community (2012), Rabbit in the Moon (1999) and Watada, Resister (2007). He was married to Itsuko. He died on 1 December 2010 in West Covina, California, USA.
BornSeptember 23, 1916
DiedDecember 1, 2010(94)
BornSeptember 23, 1916
DiedDecember 1, 2010(94)
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Known for

A Divided Community
  • Writer
  • 2012
Rabbit in the Moon (1999)
Rabbit in the Moon
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  • Self
  • 1999
Watada, Resister
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  • Frank Emi
  • 2007

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Actor

  • Claudette Colbert in Three Came Home (1950)
    Three Came Home
    7.2
    • Japanese Soldier (uncredited)
    • 1950

Writer

  • A Divided Community
    • co-writer
    • 2012

Personal details

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  • Born
    • September 23, 1916
    • Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Died
    • December 1, 2010
    • West Covina, California, USA
  • Spouses
      Itsuko? - December 1, 2010 (his death)

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    World War II Japanese American internee and member of the Fair Play Committe who fought the draft of fellow internees.
  • Quotes
    On serving the Japanese Americans serving in the military during World War II: We could either tuck our tails between our legs like a beaten dog or stand up like free men and fight for justice.

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